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With the success of Scheme in the last triennium, the UGC has launched another round of Funding Scheme for Teaching and Learning Related Proposals in the 2016 - 2019 triennium. The objective of the Funding Scheme is to incentivise universities in exploring and developing further in the sector-wide strategic areas of teaching and learning, language enhancement and internationalisation.

Strategic Theme and Funding Cap

Strategic Theme

Total Allocation
(HK$ million)

Funding cap per project*(HK$ million)

(a) Innovation

70

1 university: 2.5
2 – 3 universities: 10
≥ 4 universities: 15

(b) Enhancement of Student Learning Experience

70

1 university: 2.5
2 – 3 universities: 10
≥ 4 universities: 15

(c) Enhancement of Internationalisation and Engagement with Mainland China

25

1 university: 1
2 – 3 universities: 4
≥ 4 universities: 7

(d) Language Enhancement

35

1 university: 1.5
2 – 3 universities: 5
≥ 4 universities: 8

Total:

200

*Only UGC-funded universities will be counted for the purpose of determining the funding caps

Funding Criteria

Interested staff can refer to the Guidance Notes on Funding Scheme for details and discuss your project ideas with colleagues and department head.

To facilitate coordination within the University and preparation of the full proposal, interested colleagues need to submit a brief summary of the project to Nick Noakes, CEI (ctnick@ust.hk) by 7 October 2016.

Please note: This form needs to be provided irrespective of whether HKUST is the lead institution of the project.

The full proposal should be prepared in accordance to Appendix A of the Guidance Notes. The proposal is no more than 15 pages (excluding attachments) and prepared using the “Times New Roman” font, size 12. Please read the Guidance Notes carefully before completing the proposal.